Summer Edition
In the spirit of being sustainable, economically efficient, and allowing instant access to the latest Vitality Employee Newsletter, we provide all issues in electronic format.
Ways to Honor Juneteenth
Join Hope Staton throughout June for events honoring freedom, culture, and community. From education to entertainment, there’s something for everyone.
Reading of the Declaration of Independence & Community Celebration
Wednesday, July 8 | 5-7 p.m. | Old West | Join the celebration and witness President John Jones perform a national effort to read the Declaration of Independence at 6 p.m. Come early and enjoy food & drinks from food trucks (for purchase).
Workday Updates
Check out the latest Workday Newsletter featuring Workday Finance, Delegations, and training resources. Workday Wednesdays continue through June 10.
2026 Spring Into Fitness Challenge Highlights
This year's challenge included 61 participants and ten mini-teams. The Golden Sneaker trophy went to Marketing & Communications for the highest average cumulative exercise minuets per participant.
Employee Recognition Brunch
The annual Recognition Brunch honors the employees of Dickinson College each spring to show our appreciation and gratefulness for all of the contributions and achievements throughout the year! Check out photos that highlight the 2026 event.
Set Your Retirement Date: understand your factors to get you to your goal
Join TIAA on Wednesday, June 10, for an informative webinar to help you determine the right time to retire by guiding you through estimating expenses, identifying income gaps, and understanding key financial milestones.
Survival Skills for Single Working Parents
Join Health Advocate on Thursday, June 18, for this webinar highlighting common struggles, the importance of support systems, and offering practical, realistic strategies to reduce stress and make everyday life more manageable.
ETFs Made Simple: trading smart from the start
Join Fidelity Investments on Wednesday, July 1, for an engaging webinar designed to help you kickstart your ETF journey. Gain a clear, practical guide to smart trading and build confidence from day one.
Stay Cool and Beat the Heat!
Warmer weather can even be a great motivator to take your fitness activities outside; however, increased temperatures and prolonged sun exposure require added awareness and care. Staying safe requires being mindful of the heat and outdoor conditions.
YMCA360 Digital Experience for Employees
Thanks to a partnership with the Carlisle Family YMCA, all full- and part-time faculty and staff have access to YMCA360—a virtual platform offering a variety of wellness classes to support your health journey. New employees are added regularly.
Special Programs & Announcements
- Hope Station's Juneteenth Events:
- Community Donut Socials | 9 - 10 a.m. | Britton Plaza: Tuesday mornings from June 16 through August 18
- U-Turn 2026 Donation Drive: Drop off Carlisle Fairgrounds, Building T
- Wednesday, June 10 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Thursday, June 11 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- More information can be found here or contact sustainability@dickinson.edu
- College Farm CSA
- 20% Discount on Carlisle YMCA Membership
- YMCA 360
Professional Development
- Career Development Conference Fund
- Tech Transformation
- Workday Training Resources
- Workday Communications - Subscribe to Workday News!
- Tech News
Wellness@Dickinson
- Find Your People - Alera Group's June Newsletter
- Stay Cool and Beat the Heat!- a Health Advocate Blog
- Skin Cancer 101: Melanoma and Skin Cancer - A UPMC CARES webinar | Thursday, June 11, at noon
- Survival Skills For Single Working Parents Health Advocate webinar: Thursday, June 18, at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Communicating With Your Teen Health Advocate webinar: Thursday, July 16 at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Financial Wellness
- Set Your Retirement Date webinar with TIAA | Wednesday, June 10 at noon
- Bond Investing Beyond Yield webinar with Fidelity Investments: | Tuesday, June 16 at noon
- Identity Theft: Safeguarding Your Finances webinar with TIAA | Thursday, June 25 at 11 a.m.
- EFTs Made Simple: Trading Smart From the Start webinar with Fidelity Investments | Wednesday, July 1, at noon
- Fidelity Webinars
- TIAA Financial Webinars
- Medicare Resources
- Fidelity Investments - Medicare Explained Podcast
Fitness Schedule
Class schedules for the 2026-27 academic year will be available in EngageD via the Gateway by searching for keywords (cardio, Pilates, Zumba), or by selecting the Group Fitness category.
Work Life Balance
- Commute PA: Skip the Pump in July for a chance to win a $100 gift card
- Farmers on the Square
- Central PA Blood Bank Blood Drives
- Biking at Dickinson | The Handlebar
- Love Carlisle Events Schedule | Downtown Carlisle
- Health Advocate Webinars